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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Mar 7, 2023FDI February
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) registered its first expansionary (>50) reading since November, improving to 51.6 from 47.7 last month.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 3/7/23 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Feb 17, 2023FTM 185: approved coatings for structural bolts
A press release about a new coating for structural bolts and tension control bolts leads Carmen to question whether the coating falls into the ASTM specifications
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published February, 17th, 2023 as "What are the...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Feb 7, 2023FDI January
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) began 2023 with another sub-50 reading, albeit modestly improved over the previous month with a reading of 47.7.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 2/7/23 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Jan 17, 2023FTM 184: Why do we salt spray test stainless steel
A question regarding two different things which seemingly have no overlapping technical issues, stainless steel and salt spray testing
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published January, 17th, 2023 as "Why do we...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Jan 9, 2023FDI December
The seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) capped off the year with a startling sub-50 reading, coming in at 43.8 in December.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 1/9/23 Key Takeaway: The seasonally adjusted Fastener...
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Fastener Training Minute Dec 15, 2022FTM 183-why did Monel dissolve during passivation
Hey Carmen, we sent some parts out for passivation and they dissolved, and the parts were made out of Monel
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published December 15th, 2022 as "Why did my...
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Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) Nov 5, 2022FDI October 2022
The October seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) improved m/m, rising to 56.1, despite continued supply chain disruption, reflecting slightly better selling momentum and employment levels.
Written by R.W. Baird analyst David J. Manthey, CFA with Quinn Fredrickson, CFA 11/5/22 Key Takeaway: The October seasonally adjusted...
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Fastener Training Minute Oct 27, 2022FTM 181: Should bolts stretch under load
The customer says the bolts are stretching, but we know that bolts stretch. What questions I should ask before I request samples to test?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published October, 27th, 2022 as "How to develop...
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Fastener Training Minute Sep 22, 2022FTM 180: Can you interchange drywall screws and wood screws?
Drywall screws and wood screws have some similarities, but just how interchangeable are they?
This edition of the Fastener Training Minute with Carmen Vertullo was originally published September 22nd, 2022 as "Can we interchange...